A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6252717 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 40250870 epoch_slot_no: 334070 block_no: 6252540 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 40396 time: 2021-09-16 18:32:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684b670c7719fd4663face30ee63898453aa83e80a2ec62d55a2bee390f1dd95Block Operator
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